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               Polls Close, Counting Begins in Cambodia Election

   Polls have closed in Cambodia and vote counting has begun in general
   elections that are expected to extend Prime Minister Hun Sen`s 28-year
   rule.
   Opposition leader Sam Rainsy alleges the long-time ruler is running an
   unfair vote and has threatened demonstrations if his party finds
   evidence of fraud.
   Sam Rainsy and his Cambodia National Rescue Party say the prime
   minister`s Cambodian People`s Party is afraid of the opposition`s
   growing popularity. He accuses the government of setting up a system
   that ensures Hun Sen of winning another term.
   The CPP denies the allegations and predicts a landslide win. It credits
   the prime minister with bringing economic prosperity to Cambodia after
   decades of war, chaos, and mass murder.
   Election results are expected late on Sunday.
   Sam Rainsy returned to Cambodia from self-imposed exile July 19 after
   Hun Sen arranged to pardon him for a series of crimes. Sam Rainsy said
   his convictions were politically motivated.
   More than 9.6 million people were registered to vote in the elections.
   At least one-third are under the age of 30.
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